Jaffa

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 30-year-old man in Jaffa as police probe motive of incident

The wounded man was evacuated in serious condition to Wolfson Medical Center, where medical teams were forced to pronounce his death.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026|ByHODAYA RAN, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Police arrest a murder suspect in Jaffa, Septemer 15, 2026.

The way to Jerusalem: A modern-day pilgrimage in the land’s ‘diverse embrace’

If ancient pilgrimages were about holy sites, religious ritual, forgiveness, and redemption, modern pilgrimages are about personal growth and connection with people and places.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

Broken statues on the floor of St. Anthony's Church in Jaffa, August 16, 2026.

Israeli man arrested for smashing crosses, statues in Jaffa's St. Anthony's Church

According to the police, they were called on Sunday morning and informed of the incident. Police arrived at the scene to investigate and found that the church had been vandalized.

AUGUST 17, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

The new sign, officially renaming the plaza to Hostages Square.

Almost three years after Oct. 7, 'Hostages Square' becomes official name of Tel Aviv Museum plaza

Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai said, "The square became a center of solidarity, mutual responsibility, and an uncompromising demand: Bring them, all of them, home."

AUGUST 14, 2026|ByESTHER DAVIS

Market House Jaffa: A cool boutique hotel a stone's throw from the shuk

The hotel, a member of the Atlas hotel chain, is built above Byzantine ruins, offers several amenities, and a warm staff.

MAY 12, 2024ByLINDA GRADSTEIN

Voices from Jaffa: What everyday life has been like since the war began

Speaking to locals and tourists in the mixed Jewish-Arab city about their experiences since Oct. 7.

MAY 11, 2024ByBERNARD HACKER

DOCUMENTING post-Oct. 7 devastation in Jaffa.

Safe Place Festival presents theater for those with autism

The Safe Place Festival offers sensory-friendly activities and performances for those on the autism spectrum, aiming to create inclusive experiences for all.

APRIL 21, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN

Annual gala evening held for Jaffa Institute

The Jaffa Institute held its annual gala evening to honor the donors and ensure the continuation of the association's activities.

APRIL 15, 2024ByRAZ LEVI

Orit Benvenisti, Haim Horowitch and Yosef Bar Natan.

Policeman accused of shooting MDA volunteer claims 'self-defense,' Mayor Huldai laments event

The fatal shooting during Saturday, which involved an off-duty police officer, resulted in the death of Jaffa resident and MDA volunteer Yaakov Tukhi.

APRIL 13, 2024ByMAARIV, EREZ HAREL

This new exhibit in Jaffa features works created by people with mental and physical disabilities

With pieces from 25 artists, the modest, well-lit gallery was filled with oil and acrylic on canvas, drawings, mixed media, sculptures and even digital media pieces.

APRIL 11, 2024BySHANNA FULD